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Re: Abdo swelling post bilateral diep flap recon- is this normal?
Hi Daina The practise nurse said if I was concerned to call them, send photos or video even and they would then assess if further drainage needed I was just curious if this is “normal” having this much blood/ fluid still in abdominal nearing post 2 weeks surgery ive been home for 1 week and moving around10Views0likes0CommentsAbdo swelling post bilateral diep flap recon- is this normal?
Hello I'm 2 weeks post bilateral diep flap recon. First check up with my surgeon and had to have some drainage of blood as my abdo/ stomach was distented I was told if this happens again I woudl need and ultra sound and fruther drainage via llocal radiography centre Has anyone else been through this ? I was expecting swelling ect after surgery but I am worried why I have had had such a big build up up blood in my abdo. ? Drains came out after one week Thanks60Views0likes3Comments
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